Obama To Name Former Senator Hagel For Defense Secretary: Democratic Aide -- Reuters
(Reuters) - President Barack Obama will nominate former Republican Senator Chuck Hagel to be his defense secretary, and an announcement could come on Monday, a congressional Democratic aide said on Sunday.
The choice will likely set up a confirmation battle in the Senate over whether the former Nebraska senator strongly supports key U.S. ally Israel. Hagel also has been criticized for comments he made questioning the effectiveness of sanctions on Iran for its nuclear program.
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More News On Chuck Hagel Being Nominated For U.S. Secretary Of Defense
Obama to pick Chuck Hagel for Pentagon -- Politico
Hagel Pick Pressures Pro-Israel Democrats -- National Journal
ABC: Not Enough Democratic Support to Confirm Hagel -- Weekly Standard
Obama ready for fight on Hagel -- Politico
Republicans gird for battle as Hagel tipped for Pentagon -- AFP
Senators signal tough fight for Hagel -- NBC
GOP senators: Hagel is in for a fight -- CNN
McConnell reserving judgment on possible Hagel bid -- AP
Hagel may face opposition if nominated as defense secretary -- Christian Science Monitor/AP
My Comment: Because President Obama has staked his personal reputation behind this nomination .... Senate Democrats will (with a few exceptions) vote in favor for his nomination. Most Republicans will also endorse this nomination.
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